The addition of Rotosound flat wounds to mine really brought it to life. The dull standard strings are most certainly not an indication of the true capabilities of this otherwise fine instrument. Unlike others, I don't find it at all unwieldy, and the neck feels great in my largish hands. The factory setup left a lot to be desired, but after spending an hour fine tuning it, I thoroughly enjoy the outcome. Great vintage value for money :)
In my opinion the best present semi-hollow electric bass of the market. Great sound, versatile and powerful, beautiful vintage look and specially a very competitive price.
I guess it would make sense to keep the impedance switch on the middle setting of 250 as the default, and then go to either 50 or 500 for a desired effect.
I LOVE running my Silverburst Casady (the first "Limited Edition" color from a few years back, and a fantastic marketing move by the guys 'n gals at Epiphone) thru my NOS SWR Interstellar Overdrive preamp, also a piece of gear JC had a hand at developing, and simply letting those tube get nice and orangey!! :-D Interestingly enough, she also sounds great with a set of Tapewound strings (and I am NOT flat/tape kind-of-guy in my playing!...) thru my high-end 1x10" combo - they interact amazingly well together. I'd love to hear Epiphone release a Limited Edition Fretless version, as the "openness" at the 250/500 Ohms strung with tape or flats would be an amazingly fantastic thing to hear, and they'd have Order #2 (Jack's would be #1, of course) from me about 5 minutes after sales started!
It's not a semi-hollow body but a hollow body. There's actually no solid center block (like there's one on a Sheraton for example). There's only a limited block localized just beneath the bridge. I mean... I have one.
I saw Jack, Paul Kantner, and Diana Mongano (as Jefferson Starship Acoustic Explorer) in a small club in Colorado. I swear Jack's bass was giving me flashbacks...tracers and everything. I was completely straight, not even beer. Just the power of music!
According to Jack, this is not a semi hollow bass. There is a block under the bridge but it only extends far enough to block feedback. Air moves through the entire body of the bass. Just sayin...
John Geddes True, I have one. If you put a light in a f hole and have a look in the other one, then you can sing « I see the light ». Avoid put water in the same purpose unless you REALLY want to sing « water » !
@@tagadabrothersband I thought that was only in the 20th anniversary model??? I'm pretty sure the ones prior to 2017 have the full block. The new one only has the partial block running down the center. I'm pretty sure that was a change he asked for for the 20th ann model.
@@mosesgarner2404 Well mine is a 2008 and has no center block. And the original Gibson « Les Paul Signature Bass », the model used by Jack Casady, has none as well. But I can't tell that models with block center dont exist...
The real secret to this instrument is playing with dynamics the way Jack does. Hitting certain notes harder makes them distort and pop more. Especially on the 500 setting Playing with the same volume throughout doesnt really make it sound much different really
@Earl Perkins I've played this bass as my main instrument for about seven years. I love this bass to death, but I find the impedance switch does pretty much nothing.
When those first came out I knew I had to have one. But then a buddy got one and when I played it I found I didn't like the feel at all. To me the neck felt "chunky" and didn't sit well in my hands. Plus I like to rest my thumb on the p/u and the position of this one wasn't ergonomic for me. I'm 6'4" with very large hands so it wasn't a matter of being too big for me, just not my cup of tea. And I've owned Gibson basses in the past but this one has it's own feel. But having said all that, it is still a super cool looking bass and the construction quality is very high. Definitely would recommend trying it to see if it is "your" cup of tea. I still would like to own one if just to look at, especially this new white color, very cool.
Sometimes a slight adjustment in technique opens up extended possibilities. the parts of playing music that are exciting are learning and solving technical issues. Makes a better player of those open to improving constantly.
Chris Mann it's true, you will not find the same confort with that body. I have a Jack Casady and a P bass like, you can't forget the body of the casady. But you can get used to it, and it can be a part of his charm. Like to play an es335 and compare to a strat for a guitarist.
AN EXCELLENT DEMONSTRATION THANK YOU BASSMAN I JUST PURCHASED ONE I'M GOING TO PUT A 25 YEAR OLD / NEW SET OF LA BELLA FLATWOUNDS ON MY NEW JACK CASADY BASS BASSIST MIKE HIGHTOWER GOT 'EM UNOPENED OFF OF LARRY TAYLOR 5 YEARS AGO I BOUGHT 8 SETS OF THEM CARLOS GUITARLOS 90042
GuitarlosCarlos so the answer is no. Seems like JC would insist if it has his name on it. I added a bone nut, leveled the frets, and had it set up. These need $200 on top of sale price to be put in proper playing shape.
It's probably just me,but I think hollow or semi hollow basses should be short scale. The long scale here looks so...I dunno,unwieldy. Epi should revive the Rivoli.
kingstumble Long Scale was the reason I bought one (and am about to buy another). When you are tall it's hard for a short scale bass not to look like a toy.
That 500 position is gold.
The low impedance position is incredible. Like a bell.
Best Bass on the market for its price.
Never thought of slapping on a bass like this, but it sounds real nice.
I tried learning all these riffs from ear and it took me about a year to learn all of them. THE SLAP ONE WAS THE MAJORITY!
I admire your dedication. Are you still playing?
I would really like to hear that bass with flatwounds
+Tony James they come stock with flats
No they don't !
listen to "are you gonna be my girl" by Jet. the bass is a Jack Casady with flats, picked.
@@Pierfra007 Thank you from the distant future.
My new dream bass! Thank you for the excellent demo. Such a versatile instrument. It's 3 basses in one!
The addition of Rotosound flat wounds to mine really brought it to life. The dull standard strings are most certainly not an indication of the true capabilities of this otherwise fine instrument. Unlike others, I don't find it at all unwieldy, and the neck feels great in my largish hands. The factory setup left a lot to be desired, but after spending an hour fine tuning it, I thoroughly enjoy the outcome. Great vintage value for money :)
Steve Tracy 1954th James Jamerson's strings also change game completely for this bass.
This bass sounds absolutely JUICY!! Flat out amazing!
Great demo, Ed. I love my blackJack especially with tapewounds.
In my opinion the best present semi-hollow electric bass of the market. Great sound, versatile and powerful, beautiful vintage look and specially a very competitive price.
Looks freaking awesome and sounds freaking awesome. I had no idea the Jack Casady would be this good. I'm ordering one!
WOW . What a fantastic sounding bass.
Great review and great playing. Thanks. Will be on the lookout for one of these basses
I guess it would make sense to keep the impedance switch on the middle setting of 250 as the default, and then go to either 50 or 500 for a desired effect.
I highly recommend this bass as I own this exact same model . Bang for buck.
I LOVE running my Silverburst Casady (the first "Limited Edition" color from a few years back, and a fantastic marketing move by the guys 'n gals at Epiphone) thru my NOS SWR Interstellar Overdrive preamp, also a piece of gear JC had a hand at developing, and simply letting those tube get nice and orangey!! :-D Interestingly enough, she also sounds great with a set of Tapewound strings (and I am NOT flat/tape kind-of-guy in my playing!...) thru my high-end 1x10" combo - they interact amazingly well together. I'd love to hear Epiphone release a Limited Edition Fretless version, as the "openness" at the 250/500 Ohms strung with tape or flats would be an amazingly fantastic thing to hear, and they'd have Order #2 (Jack's would be #1, of course) from me about 5 minutes after sales started!
Been on my wish list for a long time --- now at the top ... great video --- thanks
That bass sounds killer!!!
I need this bass.
That "oh yeah" at the end... :-D
A good demo of tones and playing styles capability of the bass. Wish all the reviews were done that well.
It's not a semi-hollow body but a hollow body. There's actually no solid center block (like there's one on a Sheraton for example). There's only a limited block localized just beneath the bridge. I mean... I have one.
I was going to write this also.
Love mine "Goldie" coz its the great looking Gold version, its one of the best sounding basses under a grand, i got mine for $750 AU
I saw Jack, Paul Kantner, and Diana Mongano (as Jefferson Starship Acoustic Explorer) in a small club in Colorado.
I swear Jack's bass was giving me flashbacks...tracers and everything. I was completely straight, not even beer. Just the power of music!
According to Jack, this is not a semi hollow bass. There is a block under the bridge but it only extends far enough to block feedback. Air moves through the entire body of the bass. Just sayin...
John Geddes True, I have one. If you put a light in a f hole and have a look in the other one, then you can sing « I see the light ». Avoid put water in the same purpose unless you REALLY want to sing « water » !
@@tagadabrothersband I thought that was only in the 20th anniversary model??? I'm pretty sure the ones prior to 2017 have the full block. The new one only has the partial block running down the center. I'm pretty sure that was a change he asked for for the 20th ann model.
@@mosesgarner2404 Well mine is a 2008 and has no center block. And the original Gibson « Les Paul Signature Bass », the model used by Jack Casady, has none as well. But I can't tell that models with block center dont exist...
@@tagadabrothersband I see. That's confusing. Sounds like some some models have the full block and others don't. Maybe they changed every so often?
The bass, construction and tone in Jack's words: ruclips.net/video/OfALj52cVow/видео.html
I will be getting one ASAP!
Mine doesn't have a solid center block.
didn't think you can slap on a bass like that, but the slap tone sounds quite solid
Man this a must have for me!!!
This bass, truly, is a hollow body, not a semi-hollow... This is a thing that jack casady care about, do not mistakes
The real secret to this instrument is playing with dynamics the way Jack does.
Hitting certain notes harder makes them distort and pop more. Especially on the 500 setting
Playing with the same volume throughout doesnt really make it sound much different really
Very little difference in the various modes and would be minor in a band setting. Not a bad bass though. Jack is the shit no doubt!
@Earl Perkins I've played this bass as my main instrument for about seven years. I love this bass to death, but I find the impedance switch does pretty much nothing.
I'll admit, I want one...
Electric bass sounds so good! Mmmmm!
I love mine
When those first came out I knew I had to have one. But then a buddy got one and when I played it I found I didn't like the feel at all. To me the neck felt "chunky" and didn't sit well in my hands. Plus I like to rest my thumb on the p/u and the position of this one wasn't ergonomic for me. I'm 6'4" with very large hands so it wasn't a matter of being too big for me, just not my cup of tea. And I've owned Gibson basses in the past but this one has it's own feel. But having said all that, it is still a super cool looking bass and the construction quality is very high. Definitely would recommend trying it to see if it is "your" cup of tea. I still would like to own one if just to look at, especially this new white color, very cool.
Sometimes a slight adjustment in technique opens up extended possibilities. the parts of playing music that are exciting are learning and solving technical issues. Makes a better player of those open to improving constantly.
Silver Jag
TRY WARMING UP WITH AN OLD NELLIE FOX BAT MANG
ha
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Sounds great.
Manns Fate with the overdrive would have made this demo perfect.
poop
Just ordered a lefty. Fuck sakes this thing sounds good.
Has anybody tried this baby with bigger strings and D-Standard tuning? I wonder how that would work out.
Wooooww
What the timble.. I love this timble
Does it got the Chas Chandler ---sound---?????
That's what I want to know!!
I'm interested, but I wonder if the body would be uncomfortable compared to my P Bass.
Chris Mann it's true, you will not find the same confort with that body. I have a Jack Casady and a P bass like, you can't forget the body of the casady. But you can get used to it, and it can be a part of his charm. Like to play an es335 and compare to a strat for a guitarist.
AN EXCELLENT DEMONSTRATION
THANK YOU BASSMAN
I JUST PURCHASED ONE
I'M GOING TO PUT A 25 YEAR OLD / NEW SET OF LA BELLA FLATWOUNDS ON MY NEW JACK CASADY BASS
BASSIST MIKE HIGHTOWER GOT 'EM UNOPENED OFF OF LARRY TAYLOR 5 YEARS AGO
I BOUGHT 8 SETS OF THEM
CARLOS GUITARLOS 90042
I would go with Rotosound swing 66's with a .105 E string on this bass just like my mexican jazz bass has
Trent Buckingham
THAT'S A GOOD SET TO USE
I ALSO USE SETS IF LA BELLA FLATWOUND ON MY BASSES
BIG BIG BIG ONES ✔️
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LOOKING FOR JACK CASADY
Ed, on the overdrive tone at the end of this video, did you use a pedal or just overdrive the amp?
I WANT ONE! Do they have a lefty?????
Oh Yeah!!!!
Love mine, will never sell!
The bass sounds much better if you arch your eyebrows every time you hit a note 😉
Absolutely; Nobody plays the eyebrows like Jack!
What if a Precision Bass and an ES-345 had a kid?
Sounds like a perfect pbass tone. How does the neck compare?
The neck is round like a 70's P bass B-neck, sort of.
+Bass Whisperer TV how about balance? neck dives!!
Ed: I wish all the thousands of people demonstrating new bass guitars on RUclips would watch how you do it, and copy your no-nonsense approach.
Well, I'm doing demos again on BassWhispererTv, check it out!
You never said where the tone position was
Going off ear I'd definitely say tone on 100%
I agree. Tone is at 100%
Do they come with a bone nut?
Steve Aliment
HAVE A LUTHIER CARVE ONE
I'LL HAVE ONE CARVED OUT
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GuitarlosCarlos so the answer is no. Seems like JC would insist if it has his name on it. I added a bone nut, leveled the frets, and had it set up. These need $200 on top of sale price to be put in proper playing shape.
Steve Aliment
YEAH I FIGURED THAT
It's probably just me,but I think hollow or semi hollow basses should be short scale.
The long scale here looks so...I dunno,unwieldy.
Epi should revive the Rivoli.
kingstumble Long Scale was the reason I bought one (and am about to buy another). When you are tall it's hard for a short scale bass not to look like a toy.
kingstumble
I SUGGEST THAT YOU SIMPLY TRY TO USE BOTH HANDS ✔️
WORKS FOR ME...
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Does it neck dive?
Yes it does! Still an amazing bass tho
Mine does not neck dive .....it’s more body heavy.
I don't hear much diff between 50, 250, 500